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Diana Cruz

Rockville,MD

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse II

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Rockville, Maryland
03.2024 - Current
  • Delivered family-centered care across the pediatric lifespan, tailoring assessments, interventions, and education from newborns to young adults.
  • Managed high-acuity patients requiring intubation, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, and other respiratory therapies, ensuring safe transitions of care.
  • Performed IV insertions, medication administration, and respiratory treatments per pediatric protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans and prepare families for outpatient follow-up.
  • Provided discharge teaching and anticipatory guidance, equipping families with strategies for safe recovery at home.
  • Served as relief charge nurse and preceptor, overseeing unit operations, staffing, and mentoring new nurses while contributing to quality improvement and employee engagement initiatives.

Student Nurse Extern- Pediatric ED & Adult PCU

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Rockville, Maryland
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Gained exposure to adult cardiac step-down care, including telemetry monitoring, post-procedure care, and rhythm recognition.
  • Built foundational skills in communication, clinical judgment, and adapting care across diverse patient populations.

Medical Assistant

Gaithersburg Family Medicine
Gaithersburg, MD
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated patient flow for 30+ patients daily, including scheduling, medication refills, documentation, and lab follow-up.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care, exam preparation.
  • Served as interpreter for Spanish-speaking patients, ensuring clear communication and quality care.
  • Maintained organized, sanitized exam rooms, stocked supplies, and trained new hires on EHR software and clinic workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Maryland Baltimore- School of Nursing
12.2023

Skills

  • Health Promotion
  • Patient Assessment
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Charting and Documentation
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Spanish Fluency

Certification

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Timeline

Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse II

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
03.2024 - Current

Student Nurse Extern- Pediatric ED & Adult PCU

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
06.2023 - 02.2024

Medical Assistant

Gaithersburg Family Medicine
03.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Maryland Baltimore- School of Nursing

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